Austin weather: Excessive Heat Warning issued as temperatures rise

Austin under Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday

NWS has upgraded most of the area to an Excessive Heat Warning with feels-like temperatures as high as 112° Wednesday. Zack Shields has details in his full forecast.

AUSTIN, Texas - It's going to be even hotter today! Much of Central Texas has been placed under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9 p.m. Thursday.

After the morning clouds break up it will be very sunny, hot and dry for the rest of the day.

This will be the 21st triple digit day with heat indices approaching 110° to 115° for several hours. Take this extreme heat seriously and avoid heat related illness by avoiding being outside between 2 and 6 p.m. and staying hydrated and taking plenty of breaks.

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